Fridge/freezer combined
Installation and use
MBA 3831 V MBA 3832 V
GB Fridge/freezer combined
Instructions for installation and use
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
- use only the MANUFACTURER Service - use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts
Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
1.This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms.
2.It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use contained in this manual.
3.Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet.
4.It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.
5.Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6.Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.
7.Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations without first having disconnected your appliance from the mains power supply (by unplugging it or turning off the cut-out switch
in your home); turning the thermostat knob to "
" is not enough to eliminate all electric contacts.
8.Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside.
9.Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance.
10.If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement.
11.Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.
12.At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
Installation
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to ensure the best and most efficient performance of your appliance.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
-a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any cabinets above it;
-a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
Levelling
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Before making the electrical connection, check that the voltage shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bottom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, corresponds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or multiple sockets.
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.
Check the power load
The electrical socket must support the maximum power load of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance.
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Electrical connection
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or 
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please ensure that either:
-the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval
or:
-the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
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Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow |
- Earth |
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- Neutral |
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Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above.
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Close-up view
A Quick cool button
Press it (yellow indicator light "C" comes on) to lower the temperature of the refrigerator compartment to its minimum setting.
B Temperature regulator knob for the fridge
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the fridge temperature to different positions;
the fridge is switched off;
1 minimum refrigeration setting;
5 maximum refrigeration setting. 
optimal temperature at low consumption levels;
Holiday function enabled.
C Quick cool yellow indicator light
This yellow indicator light comes on when the quick cool is enabled by pressing button "A".
D Green indicator light
When this green indicator light is on, it indicates that the appliance is connected to the electricity network.
E Rapid freezing indicator light
This yellow indicator light comes on when you press the rapid freezing button "G".
Note: these three indicator lights also signal an abnormal increase in the temperature of the freezer compartment (see "Alarm buzzers and visual warnings" paragraph).
F Temperature regulator knob for the freezer
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the freezer temperature to different positions:
the fridge and freezer are switched off; 1 minimum refrigeration setting;
5 maximum refrigeration setting. 
optimal temperature at low
consumption levels;
Remember that you can also interrupt the operation of the whole appliance (fridge included) by setting the knob to position "
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G Rapid freezing button
Press it (yellow indicator light "E" comes on) to freeze fresh food.
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Sliding meat and cheese box
Removable/Adjustable Shelves
"A.I.R." Sysrem
(Ariston Integrated Refrigeration)
L Removable door shelf for bottles
M Ice tray
N Adjustable feet
O "Drain" System for the removal of defrosting water
P Compartment for storing frozen foods
Q Compartment for freezing
fresh foods and storing frozen foods
R Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
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